Blaine Brownell

Blaine Brownell, FAIA, is an architect and materials researcher. The author of the four Transmaterial books (2006, 2008, 2010, 2017), he is the director of the school of architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Blaine Brownell's Posts

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  Mind & Matter

  Reimagining Grandeur: The Digital Era Embraces Baroque Inspirations

  by Blaine Brownell

  Contemporary design meets historic complexity in the second digital turn.

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  Mind & Matter

  Blending Worlds: The Rise of Phygital Spaces

  by Blaine Brownell

  Where digital meets physical: exploring the future of immersive experiences in architecture and design.

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  Mind & Matter

  Elevating Architecture: The Revolutionary Potential of STFE in Light Construction

  by Blaine Brownell

  Exploring the Fusion of Aesthetics, Ecology, and Functionality in Contemporary Architecture Through Structural Transparent Fluorinated Envelopes.

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  Mind & Matter

  An Interview with Pritzker Prize winner Riken Yamamoto

  by Blaine Brownell

  A deep dive into the architect’s vision of thresholds and the future of urban living.

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  Mind & Matter

  Revolutionizing Construction: The Rise of 3D-Printed Nanocellulose

  by Blaine Brownell

  From environmental gains to innovative building solutions, 3D printing with nanocellulose promises a greener future.